Florida-based Spirit Airlines announced Monday that it will offer nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), starting May 8. The airline will operate a 182-seat Airbus 321 aircraft for the Memphis-to-Detroit service.
Spirit Airlines is reducing its capacity by 16% overall, with significant cuts at key airports like LaGuardia and Los Angeles International. Spirit is increasing its capacity at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport by 26% as part of its strategic adjustments.
Spirit Airlines is resuming nonstop service from Louisville to Los Angeles and adding four new direct routes from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The budget carrier is reviving the route to LAX after eliminating the service last fall shortly after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Spirit Airlines announced plans Monday to launch six nonstop routes from Detroit Metro Airport this spring.
Charlotte passengers have embraced Spirit’s travel options, which is why more flights are starting in May, stated John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. The additions are also coming just in time for summer vacation travel too.